Madison County lifts April 14 fire prohibition and urges residents to sign up for emergency alerts
April 29, 2026 | Madison County, Virginia
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The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to lift the county’s fire prohibition that had been enacted April 14, 2026, after staff reported improved humidity levels and recent rainfall.
Staff recommended revoking the prohibition, noting that spring growth and recent precipitation improved conditions. "Based on weather conditions and recent rain, staff recommends that the board of supervisors lift the fire prohibition that was enacted on April 14th," staff said during the presentation.
Board members pressed staff on how the county notifies residents when prohibitions are in effect or lifted. Staff described the county’s public-notification process: notices are posted on the county website and sent to legal publications; for emergency broadcasts the county uses HyperReach, an opt‑in alert system. Staff and Supervisor Snider suggested steps to broaden sign-up outreach — for example, adding enrollment information to tax-mailings and posting flyers at community hubs and post offices — so residents, especially older adults, learn to subscribe.
The board approved the motion to lift the prohibition by voice vote. Staff said a HyperReach alert would be sent to subscribers after board action. Members recognized local response partners for rapid help during recent incidents.
What’s next: Staff will issue the planned alert and follow up on outreach options to increase HyperReach enrollment, including exploring whether sign-up links can be included with tax mailings and placed at community centers.
Staff recommended revoking the prohibition, noting that spring growth and recent precipitation improved conditions. "Based on weather conditions and recent rain, staff recommends that the board of supervisors lift the fire prohibition that was enacted on April 14th," staff said during the presentation.
Board members pressed staff on how the county notifies residents when prohibitions are in effect or lifted. Staff described the county’s public-notification process: notices are posted on the county website and sent to legal publications; for emergency broadcasts the county uses HyperReach, an opt‑in alert system. Staff and Supervisor Snider suggested steps to broaden sign-up outreach — for example, adding enrollment information to tax-mailings and posting flyers at community hubs and post offices — so residents, especially older adults, learn to subscribe.
The board approved the motion to lift the prohibition by voice vote. Staff said a HyperReach alert would be sent to subscribers after board action. Members recognized local response partners for rapid help during recent incidents.
What’s next: Staff will issue the planned alert and follow up on outreach options to increase HyperReach enrollment, including exploring whether sign-up links can be included with tax mailings and placed at community centers.
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